The 72mm Formatt-Hitech Firecrest ND Filter is a solid neutral density filter providing a 4-stop reduction in exposure. This 1.2 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or longer shutter speed than normally required. By slowing your exposure time or increasing your aperture, you are able to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

The design of this filter has been optimized for use with digital sensors and promote nearly flat attenuation of visible, UV, and infrared light. Due to imaging sensors' greater susceptibility to infrared light, compared to traditional film, color casts can occur when photographing darker subjects that require increased exposure times. This filter provides a high level of neutrality across all three spectrums in order to eliminate color casts and ensure cleaner, truer blacks.

Applied to the outside of the Schott Superwite glass construction is a 15-layer Firecrest multicoating, which helps to minimize reflections and flare in order maintain truer colors and contrast. The multicoating is also scratch resistant and hydrophobic to benefit the overall durability of the filter. The filter is set within a 5.5mm-thick SuperSlim aluminum filter ring, which features front threads for stacking additional filters or attaching a lens cap.

This filter is designed specifically for photography applications. This filter is not suitable for direct solar viewing with the naked eye, including with optical viewfinders.

1.2 Optical Density    15-Layer Coating on Outside of Filter    Hydrophobic and Scratch Resistant    Schott Superwite Glass    SuperSlim 5.5mm-Thick, Stackable Ring    Designed for Solar Photography    Increase Exposure Length    Greater Control Over Exposures    Neutral Results Across All Spectrums    Includes Pouch

ND 1.2 filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.

Providing a 4-stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

Attenuates infrared light, as well as visible and UV wavelengths, to maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts due to increased exposure lengths.

The 15-layer Firecrest coating has been applied directly to the outside of the filter glass by way of a vacuum-formed, hard-coated, electrolytic process. The multicoating is water and scratch resistant for greater overall durability.

Schott Superwite glass promotes maintained image clarity and is set within a 5.5mm-thick SuperSlim aluminum filter ring.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. My filter's lens rattles between the ring, which feels plastic. Anyone else? Suspect fake. Did not purchase from B&H.

A: Mine fits well. Good solid fit. No problems at all. It turns about 3/4 when tightening on Canon lenses. Purchased from B&H.

Q: 2. It says usually ships in 2 to 3 days, also says out of stock. will it shop in 2 to 3 days or not?

A: Add the item to the cart online to calculate shipping to your address. For up to date stock questions you can email sales@bhphoto.com

Q: 3. Does the 82mm SuperSlim CPL create vignetting on a 16-35GM?

A: It does not.

Q: 4. Can I use this with the Formatt Hitech 100mm Aluminum Modular Filter Holder Kit?

A: Hi

Q: 5. Could you please tell me, if this filter be compatible with 7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds? Thank you!

A: As the 7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds has 39mm filter threads, yes, the Formatt Hitech 39mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV 370nm Filter would be compatible for use on the 7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens.

Q: 6. There will be vignetting when used with Zeiss Distagon 15mm?

A: This filter will not vignette nor will that lens.

Q: 7. Where is this filter made?

A: According to our records they are made in the United Kingdom. And according to Formatt Hitech's website their filters are, carefully crafted in the UK using the most advanced and scientific manufacturing process in the filter industry.

Q: 8. What thread pitch has this filter?

A: The Formatt Hitech SuperSlim filters are 5.5mm thin. Nov 30, 2014

Q: 9. Does this filter have front threads for attaching additional filters?

A: Formatt Hitech 95mm Firecrest SuperSlim Circular Polarizer Filter BH #FOFCSSCP95 has front threads for attaching additional filters.

Q: 10. Does this filter have front filter threads? The item listing says this is a stackable filter. I have the 77mm variant and it does have front threads.

A: No front filter threads